From Vinyls Back to Vinyls
PUBLICATION · 2026
Typography · Editorial · Music
An editorial and typographic exploration showcasing a collection of 36 vinyl records across six different genres. It features spreads on specific albums, providing background information on the artists and tracks, alongside gallery spreads that group various albums by genre.
Process
01 — Sound Mapping
Listening to the collection’s visual and sonic references to find an identity with a distinct rhythm.
Material references became the foundation of the Tide palette.
02 — Cover Language
Building a flexible graphic vocabulary that moves between record sleeves, posters, and digital formats.
Typography and movement establish a shifting shoreline rhythm.
03 — Type in Motion
Developing typographic compositions that suggest tempo, repetition, and the tactility of vinyl.
A flexible system carries from print to screen.
04 — Sleeve Studies
Exploring cover layouts and material details that give every release a recognizable presence.
Early references locate the project’s point of view.
05 — System Tuning
Refining hierarchy, colour, and scale so the identity stays clear across a growing catalogue.
Prototype studies test pace, scale, and material presence.
06 — On the Shelf
Releasing a cohesive system that gives the archive a new life for listeners and collectors.
Final applications bring the work into public view.